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By Guy J. Sagi<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mosin-Nagants are often homely, always loud, and not generally known to be precision rifles. However, if you go to a gun show, you\u2019ll notice a line at the dealer tables to purchase these historical long guns. So why are these surplus rifles so desirable? For starters, they are budget-friendly. Plus, the best Mosin Nagant ammo is easy to find in bulk surplus, and the rifles are arguably history\u2019s most deadly sniper weapon.<\/p>\n

Best Mosin Nagant Ammo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 7.62x54r is the original cartridge and the one chambered by most Mosin-Nagants today. Rarer variants include 7.62x53r (Finnish), 8x57mm Mauser, and 8x50r Mannlicher. If you need cartridges that rare, boutique reloads, or online auctions may be the best place to find them.<\/p>\n

All 7.62x54r ammunition is Berdan primed and historically corrosive. It still is in some of the military surplus ammunition available today, although the cost savings these loads offer make it an affordable centerfire option for centerfire plinking sessions. Keep in mind, of course, availability may depend on which era of the Russian ammo ban<\/a> you find yourself in. If you don’t see it in stock, know that it’s not for a lack of trying.<\/p>\n

Best Mosin Nagant Ammo For Plinking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wolf MC 148gr FMJ\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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A great budget plinking round, load up and take the 148gr FMJ Wolf to the range on your next trip.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Russian Military Surplus 7.62x54r spam can of 440 rounds<\/a> is a good example. The copper-washed, steel-cased cartridges feature a 148-grain FMJ bullet ideal for punching paper or bunker storage until it\u2019s SHTF time. If you\u2019re worried about damage to that collectible, simply follow the lead of some of the world\u2019s most famous snipers and religiously scrub after every range session. It\u2019ll last for decades with the proper maintenance and keep tracked vehicles on the move.<\/p>\n

Wolf makes an excellent bang-for-the-buck plinking round in their 148gr FMJ Military Classic label. This lightweight round is manufactured in a steel case, is non-corrosive, and Berdan primed. Worried about shooting steel-cased ammo in your Mosin? Don’t be. As the Soviets would say, “NYET! Rifle is fine!”<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7.62x54r<\/td>\nFMJ<\/td>\n148gr<\/td>\n2,785 FPS<\/td>\n2,549 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,605 FPS\/2,230 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,235 FPS\/1,641 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,085 FPS\/1,429 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

Best Mosin Nagant Ammo For Target Shooting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PPU Match Line 182gr FMJ-BT<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Precision accuracy from a rimmed cartridge? The Prvi 182gr FMJ BT bullet is consistent and reliable with marksman-level accuracy.<\/p><\/div>\n

For those too busy to add more cleaning to their to-do list, there\u2019s no shortage of modern flavors. There’s a variety of bullet weights and styles in non-corrosive, freshly minted loads. If precision is your game, consider the Prvi Partizan 182-grain FMJ and 182-grain FMJ-BT loads.<\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7.62x54r<\/td>\nFMJ-BT<\/td>\n182gr<\/td>\n2,626 FPS<\/td>\n2,784 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,455 FPS\/2,438 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,295 FPS\/2,127 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,140 FPS\/1,847 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

Best Mosin Nagant Ammo For Hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Silver Bear 174gr SP<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Silver Bear: It’s big, it’s heavy, it punches holes in targets and game with good accuracy from long distances.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bullet weights are often a critical ingredient when dialing into a rifle\u2019s accuracy and 7.62x55r comes in a variety of FMJ options. On the heavy end, still plenty clean, Brown Bear\u2019s 174-grain could be big medicine when shrinking groups. For low-drift performance in long-distance target practice, try the heavy grain, steel-cased 203gr Silver Bear SP round.<\/p>\n

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Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7.62x54r<\/td>\nSP<\/td>\n174gr<\/td>\n2,446 FPS<\/td>\n2,311 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,126 FPS\/1,746 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,831 FPS\/1,295 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,566 FPS\/947 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

Sellier & Bellot 180gr SP<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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On the hunt? Bring back your trophy buck with Sellier & Bellot 180gr SP 7.62x54r ammo.<\/p><\/div>\n

If hunting is on the schedule, there are also 150- and 203-grain soft point loads to fill that big game tag. Sellier & Bellot make a mighty 180gr SP round, that thumps medium-size game targets well from a distance. Again, the cartridges are non-corrosive.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Caliber<\/th>\nBullet Type<\/th>\nBullet Weight<\/th>\nVelocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\nEnergy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n100 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n200 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n300 Yards (Velocity\/Energy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
7.62x54r<\/td>\nSP<\/td>\n180gr<\/td>\n2,624 FPS<\/td>\n2,752 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,309 FPS\/2,131 FT LBS<\/td>\n2,017 FPS\/1,626 FT LBS<\/td>\n1,745 FPS\/1,230 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n

Cartridge Specs & Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The rimmed casing of the 7.62x54r cartridge is a visual calling card back to its introduction in 1891.<\/p><\/div>\n

When the Mosin-Nagant\u2014designated the M1891 at the time\u2014appeared, it brought with it a new cartridge. The 7.62x54r<\/a> (r for rimmed) is more than 120 years old, but it still serves in a variety of military rifles, including Dragunov sniper rifles.<\/p>\n

Despite its 7.62 label, the bullet diameter is 7.92 millimeters, which converts to .312 inch. The designation isn\u2019t the only thing unusual about the round. The bottlenecked cartridge is one of the few rimmed versions with that profile still widely used today.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cartridge Specs<\/th>\n7.62x54r<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Parent Casing<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet Diameter<\/td>\n.312″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neck Diameter<\/td>\n.336″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base\u00a0Diameter<\/td>\n.487″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Length<\/td>\n2.11″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall Length<\/td>\n3.03″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grain Weight<\/td>\n150gr-180gr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Pressure<\/td>\n65,565 PSI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0Rimmed Ammo Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Mosin-Nagant\u2019s history speaks volumes for the design\u2019s potential in the right hands, but this is a utilitarian Russian rifle, first and foremost. Early stocks began life as walnut blanks, but other, more readily available wood appeared throughout the years. Most show the stark reality of military efficiency\u2014functional and decent\u2014although some battered versions have all the aesthetic appeal of Chernobyl.<\/p>\n

Receiver, barrel, and bolt are nothing fancy. Find a gunsmith to tap the receiver if you want to mount a scope, otherwise, live with the iron sights. The action is rarely as smooth as contemporary Enfields and Mausers, but the Mosin-Nagants thrived in the snow, muck and mud of Stalingrad and Moscow during World War II<\/a>. Good luck stopping one up stateside.<\/p>\n

Triggers vary. The safety is a knob on the back of the bolt and is not easy to work\u2014pull back and twist, if you can. Most owners simply leave the chamber empty instead of engaging in the wrestling match at the firing line.<\/p>\n

As for accuracy, it varies by the rifle\u2019s prior abuse. Many have been sporterized in most unpleasant ways, like backyard gunsmiths who decided shortening the barrel requires nothing more than a hacksaw. Others readily print 2 or 3 moa groups that shrink with the right ammo and practice.<\/p>\n

The stock can pound tank tracks back into place without splintering, and probably did at Leningrad. Russian Tank Manuals don\u2019t endorse the fix, but there\u2019s never a doubt that Mosin-Nagants can take a beating.<\/p>\n

7.62x54R Ammo Quick Answer Box:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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From left to right: The 7.62×39, 7.62x54R, and 5.56×45 cartridges compared.<\/p><\/div>\n

Q: Which guns use 7.62x54r ammo?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Many rifles use the 7.62x54r cartridge. The following are all chambered in or have variations chambered in the famous rimmed cartridge: Mosin Nagant Rifle, Dragunov\/SVU Sniper Rifle, PSL Sniper Rifle, SV-98 Sniper Rifle, SVT-38\/SVT-40 Rifle, Vepr Sporting Rifle, DS-39 Machine Gun, Madsen Machine Gun, PK\/PKM Machine Gun, Zastava M84 Machine Gun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Is 7.62x54r ammo good for hunting?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

A: Yes, the 7.62x54r cartridge is excellent for hunting medium-sized game such as deer, elk, and bear. It has a relatively flat trajectory, heavy grain bullets have little drift, and it’s generally accurate out to 300 yards, depending on your rifle and ammunition choice. It has comparable ballistic performance to standard 7.62 rounds, falling somewhere in between the .30-06 and .308 (7.62×51 Nato) cartridges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Is 7.62x54r ammo corrosive?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

A: Surplus 7.62x54r ammo is corrosive. To be clear, it’s the Berdan primer seated in the bottom of the casing that is corrosive, not the bullet, powder or the casing. If you plan on shooting corrosive surplus ammo, be sure to clean your gun immediately after. New, commercially produced 7.62x54r ammo is non-corrosive, it’s usually labeled on the front or side-flap of the box.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mosin-Nagant History & Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Russia was victorious in the Russo-Ottoman War of 1977-1878, but the conflict made it obvious its troops deserved a better rifle. A committee convened in 1889 with the task of selecting a proper replacement, something more modern than the single-shot Berdans its military fielded.<\/p>\n

After two years the group was still in deadlock. Without a clear choice from the three submissions, it reorganized, created written requirements for the firearm and asked designers to come back with rifles tailored to those specific needs.<\/p>\n

They did and a rifle created by Russian Captain Sergei Ivanovich Mosin finally won the competition. The bolt-action had a five-round, non-detachable magazine and bottom metal that hinged open to insert fresh cartridges. The receiver also accepted stripper clips for faster reloads.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it had a habit of trying to double-feed the 7.62x54r cartridges it digested. That kind of stoppage isn\u2019t acceptable for a military arm, so the committee borrowed a component from Belgium designer L\u00e9on Nagant\u2019s .35-caliber submission\u2014an interrupter on the extractor. It solved the problem and cemented the Mosin-Nagant name in firearm history.<\/p>\n

Historical Context: Myth VS Legend<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There are many myths & legends surrounding the Mosin-Nagant rifle, thanks in part to Soviet-era propaganda.<\/p><\/div>\n

Russian soldier Ivan Sidorenko used one to reportedly take out more than 500 Nazis during World War II. Finish sniper Simo H\u00e4yh\u00e4\u2014or Haya, depending on translation\u2014claimed the lives of even more Russians during the Winter War of 1939 and 1940 when communists invaded his country. Roughly half of his tally, which some estimate to be in excess of 700, came behind the trigger of an iron-sighted Sako-made version of the rifle.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s only two in a very long list of marksmen who used a Mosin-Nagant in defense of their nations. There were several \u2018markswomen\u2019 too, including Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who started her sniper career with a model 1891 Mosin and a 4X PE sight. If legends and myths are largely made of truths, the tales of the Mosin have placed it on the Hollywood radar. The rifle played a starring role in the movie \u201cEnemy at the Gates,\u201d on Jude Law\u2019s shoulder, although it didn\u2019t earn an Academy Award nomination for the performance.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying that the definition of a confirmed long-distance connection was vastly different back then. At the time, consistent one- and two-mile shots were the stuff of Jules Verne\u2019s science fiction. Scientists understood the Coriolis effect, but at small-arms distance bullets didn\u2019t stay in flight long enough for the planet to rotate earthbound targets harmlessly away.<\/p>\n

Still, neutralizing an enemy target, and doing it reliably in inhospitable combat conditions is where the Mosin-Nagant shined. U.S. enthusiasts have taken note and own tens of thousands of surplus rifles, for good reason.<\/p>\n

Nostalgic, Effective & Relevant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Mosin-Nagant and 7.62x54r may be long in the tooth, but history proves they both are effective and reliable in unimaginable conditions. History has not changed, neither has the rifle. Although the selection of cartridges from which to choose the best Mosin Nagant ammo\u2014including a long list of clean-burning non-corrosive options\u2014 has improved dramatically.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s never been a better time to pull your Mosin out of the safe and head outdoors. If you are in the market, take a closer look at that slightly battered surplus rifle you\u2019ve been ignoring at your favorite gun store. It may take a little elbow grease to get the cosmoline off, but you’ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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